From Wolfe: tips for LGBT indie filmmakers

Wolfe Video has distributed LGBT films for over 20 years, and they put together a list of excellent tips for indie filmmakers. This is an abbreviated version of their 16 tips.

1. Pick a target audience and don’t worry about getting niched as a “gay” movie. In fact, an LGBT theme can make your film stand out.

2. Script: take the time to get it right with readings, feedback, rewrites, etc. Make an accurate dialog list when it’s done for foreign sales.

3. Chain of title: before production, get a letter from the original author granting story rights.

4. Art and photos: take good cast photos during production, even if it means a filming break. Actors may not be available after and pulled stills rarely look good.

5. Music: use what you can afford, and watch out for “film festival only” rights. If it gets picked up, you will have to pay lots to keep it or replace it. Create a music cue sheet (required for TV and foreign sales)